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Four New Board Members Join the ELGL Board of Directors

The ELGL board of directors recently approved the appointments for four new board members to help run the national organization. These appointments reflect the expansion of the board resulting from recent bylaw changes and allow the organization to implement staggered, three-year terms for all board members. "We are so excited to have these local government...

Tales and Tips from a New Supervisor

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jessica VanderKolk, Communications Manager for the City of Battle Creek, Michigan. Catch me on Twitter and LinkedIn. What I’m reading: Still working on the audiobook of Spare by Prince Harry. I’ve renewed it probably four times so far… support your public libraries! What I’m watching: Firefly Lane - I’m almost...

Podcast: Inclusionary Retail with Julia Duranti-Martinez, Andres Sevtsuk, and Mikeya Griffin

Julia Duranti-Martinez Senior Program Officer for Community Impact and Research Local Initiatives Support Corporation LinkedIn Andres Sevtsuk Associate Professor Massachusetts Institute of Technology LinkedIn Mikeya Griffin Executive Director Rondo Community Land Trust LinkedIn Action for the future. Three guests joined the podcast to discuss inclusionary retail. Julia Duranti-Martinez is the Senior Program Officer for Community...

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Social Justice -> Local Government: FAQ Part Two

This guest article is by ELGL member Matt Hirschinger, Colorado local government and DEI professional. Read all of Matt’s other articles at the Social Justice –> Government homepage. And here’s Part Two of our FAQ covering ten of the most common questions I’ve been asked as part of the Social Justice -> Local Government series and with working...

The Power of Reading When Robots Can Write

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Raman Shah, an independent data craftsman based in Providence, Rhode Island. Connect with Raman on LinkedIn or Twitter. What I’m watching: Cutting Edge Engineering Australia on YouTube What I’m listening to: Can’t Buy a Thrill by Steely Dan A hobby I enjoy: Bicycle mechanics Chatter about ChatGPT is everywhere....

Podcast: Budgeting for Equity and Inclusion with Craig Owens, Lawrence, KS

Craig Owens City Manager City of Lawrence, KS LinkedIn Listening to the Community. Craig Owens, City Manager for the City of Lawrence, Kansas, joined the podcast to talk about budgeting for equity and inclusion. He shared the city's budget process, measuring key performance indicators, and equity and inclusion progress indicators. This episode was recorded at...

Top 10 Common Community Survey Mistakes to Avoid

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Angelica Wedell, Communications Director at Polco. Connect with Angelica on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook. What I’m Reading: You’re Not Listening by Kate Murphy What I’m Playing: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom What I’m Eating: Avocados! Your local government organization has decided to conduct a...

New ELGL Bylaws Expand Volunteer Opportunities and Formalize Leadership Roles

The ELGL Board of Directors is excited to share some organizational updates with you, our members. Over the last year we have been discussing the need to update and modernize our organizational bylaws to reflect the current needs of the organization. Since the board was created in 2017, ELGL has grown tremendously and the bylaws...

The Only Thing We Can Control

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Melissa Cantarero Weiss, Deputy City Administrator at the City of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Find her on LinkedIn or Twitter. What I’m watching: A TED Talk - The Case for a 4 Day Workweek What I’m working on: Just launched a shop for city employees to purchase Team Tosa...

Social Justice -> Local Government: FAQ Part One

This guest article is by ELGL member Matt Hirschinger, Colorado local government and DEI professional. Read all of Matt’s other articles at the Social Justice –> Government homepage. As I wind this series down, I wanted to answer ten of the more common and interesting questions I’ve received both with this series and with my DEI work in...

Separating the Best-Designed City Flags from the (Metaphorical) Red Flags

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Warren Kagarise, digital engagement manager for King County, WA. Connect with Warren on LinkedIn and Twitter. What I’m Reading: "The Westing Game" — a vintage young adult mystery I attempted to read but could never figure out as a kid. TBD on whether I can crack the case as a...

Infinite Monkey Theorem

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Shane Stone, Police Executive Administrator in Maricopa, AZ. Connect with Shane on Twitter and LinkedIn. What I’m Learning: A few weeks into working in a Police Department, a million things every day What I’m Listening to: Summertime means Spotify’s ‘Poolside Lounge’ playlist What I’m Watching: Due to an incredible run, I am still...

Shift the Criteria

Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Dr. Sarah Story, Lead Content Strategist at Color Health. Find her on LinkedIn, Medium, or Instagram – not Twitter, unless you want to read some ancient tweets. What I’m Reading: I was on a roll for a while hate-reading books that I didn’t like, but was too...

Where Does HR Go When They Need HR?

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, Florida. Parkland was named one of the Best Places to Work in Local Government in 2021 by ELGL and a Top Workplace in 2022. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: Just started Discover Your Fair Advantage by Sylvie Di...

Against the Grain

This guest article is by ELGL member Matt Hirschinger, Colorado local government and DEI professional. Read all of Matt’s other articles at the Social Justice –> Government homepage. With just a few more Social Justice -> Local Government posts left, I want to take a moment to discuss some of the conclusions I’ve reached that go against the...

Podcast: Performance and Process Improvement with Kayla Barber-Perrotta, Brighton, CO

Kayla Barber-Perrotta Budget & Performance Manager City of Brighton, CO LinkedIn Identifying, analyzing, and solving pain points in day-to-day work. Kayla Barber-Perrotta, Budget & Performance Manager for the City of Brighton, Colorado, joined the podcast to talk about performance and process improvement. Kayla shared an in-depth look into the City's five-week Performance & Leadership Academy...

How to Build a Mentorship Program - And Why

Today’s Morning Buzz is by Erin Krause Riley, Adult Services Coordinator for the Scottsdale Public Library. Connect with me on LinkedIn. What I’m reading: I’ve gotten into some old English mysteries: Agatha Christie, Josephine Tey, and a few other authors with amazing detective stories. What I’m watching: Ted Lasso – the final season. Sigh. Each...

Come Together in Beautiful Public Spaces

Today’s Buzz is by Meredith Reynolds, Deputy City Manager for the City of Long Beach. Follow Meredith on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. What I’m watching: Vintage Perry Mason episodes. This helps to understand the modern Perry Mason detective show, of which I’ve successfully binged Season 2. What I’m working on: Planning our All-City Manager’s Retreat,...